The Stoic Trick CEOs Use to Stay Calm When Everything Goes Wrong
At Richards Rodriguez & Skeith, we help business owners think beyond legal issues, toward long-term strategy. This year, we’re exploring lessons from the Harvard Classics, a collection of foundational works that have…
What the Paramount Deal Teaches About M&A Deal Structure
Summary Paramount’s proposed $100+ billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery has shifted from a headline-grabbing transaction to a case study in M&A fundamentals. Initial focus on…
How Non-U.S. Companies Can Acquire a U.S. Business
For many international companies, acquiring a U.S. business is much more than simply entering a new market. Acquisition can provide immediate access to established customers, distribution channels, technology,…
SBA Expands Restrictions on Noncitizen Participation in Loan Programs
If any co-owner of your business is not a United States citizen, your next application for an SBA-backed loan or bonding assistance may be denied. Access to capital is a…
Why Amazon’s Class Action Lawsuit Is a Lesson for Intentional Language
A proposed class action lawsuit against Amazon puts a spotlight on a problem that many companies didn’t create but may soon inherit. How intentional is the language in the…
Aligning Employee Motivation with Business Success
How do you keep employee motivation high in a way that meaningfully supports business performance? It’s a challenge shared by manufacturers, law firms, service providers, and…
Women-Owned Businesses are Thriving in the South
Austin is renowned for being a magnet for innovators, problem-solvers and risk-takers. Startups account for a larger share of businesses here than in nearly all U.S. metros. According to Forbes, Florida,…
Apple’s AI Lawsuit Shows Why Copyright Protection Matters
When Apple announced its latest advances in artificial intelligence, the attention quickly shifted from innovation to litigation. In September 2025, several authors filed lawsuits against Apple,…
Understanding the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA): What Employers Need to Know
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is a relatively new federal law that went into effect on June 27, 2023. This law expands workplace protections for…
